1227 Barrier Core (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou finally found the entrance to the underground bunker. They knocked on the entrance.
Zhang Xiaohou was a soldier. He only needed to use the secret knocking pattern of the army to notify the people inside that help had arrived.
The thick stone door was the last line of defense for the people inside the bunker. Their hearts were filled with hope when they heard something different from the endless buzzing of the Sandstorm Demon Locusts!
”They are here, help has arrived!” the soldiers guarding the entrance yelled out in excitement.
”But there are still so many Sandstorm Demon Locusts out there, my Summoned Beast just went out to investigate...”
”It's the right password, open the door now!”
The people were relieved when they heard that help had arrived.
However, they only saw two young Mages standing outside the door. There was no army, no food and water, and no medicine. Their joy instantly dissipated like a puff of smoke.
”Just the two of you? Did they really give up on us?” the soldier that was depressed right from the start blurted out.
”A company of soldiers already died. Us two are the only people that can pass through the Sandstorm Demon Locusts,” Zhang Xiaohou answered.
Mo Fan opened the storage of his Space Element and distributed the supplies. They were not much, but they were still a glimpse of hope for the starving people.
”We'll make a few more trips. Please wait patiently until we find a way to drive the Sandstorm Demon Locusts away,” Zhang Xiaohou said.
”It has been so long. Hasn't the army come up with any plan, or have they decided to abandon us? Did they send you two here just to deliver us our last meal!?” the soldier snapped furiously.
”Chen Yi, can you please calm down! The Sandstorm Demon Locusts are everywhere outside! Even the whole army won't be able to kill them all. The army is obviously trying to come up with a plan to save us. They have risked their lives to transport food and medicine to us. How can you blame them instead!?” Captain Liu Zhuo exclaimed.
Chen Yi harrumphed coldly. He turned around and sat in the corner with a strong grudge.
”Keep the situation under control, make sure the people aren't panicking,” Zhang Xiaohou said.
Mo Fan pulled Zhang Xiaohou to the side and whispered, ”By the time we come back with more supplies, the Sandstorm Demon Locusts would most likely finish eating the layer of dirt above the bunker.”
”What should we do then?” Zhang Xiaohou was uneasy. He glanced at the people in the bunker and saw them sitting closely together helplessly. He did not feel great.
”Not everyone here is trustworthy. It's better not to tell them about the Sandstorm Demon Locusts eating the dirt. Call Captain Liu Zhuo over, let's listen to what he has to say,” Mo Fan said.
Zhang Xiaohou called Liu Zhuo over and told him about the Sandstorm Demon Locusts that was eating the earth above them.
Liu Zhuo was startled. His eyes were filled with despair.
”We are only telling you because we are afraid people like Chen Yi would cause more panic among the people,” Mo Fan said.
” I understand. Forget it, just go. If you can come in here, you should be able to get out too. There's no need for you to die with us. Either way, we are grateful for your help,” Liu Zhuo said.
”We aren't leaving you all here. We want to hear your advice, maybe you have some idea how we can save these people. Time is running ou!” Zhang Xiaohou said seriously.
”The barrier is the only protection the town has. We don't stand a chance without it,” Liu Zhuo said.
”Can we reactivate the barrier?” Zhang Xiaohou asked.
Liu Zhuo shook his head, ”It won't make any difference. These Sandstorm Demon Locusts are no longer afraid of the fire of the barrier.”
”What fire does the barrier have? Can we use a different fire?” Mo Fan asked.
”I'm not sure what it is exactly, but I believe you can change the fire. You just need to insert another flame into the Barrier Core. I saw the mayor doing it before,” Liu Zhuo said.
”Great, my fire is effective against the Sandstorm Demon Locusts. If we can reactivate the barrier with the fire of my Ardent Sunset, we might be able to get rid of the Sandstorm Demon Locusts,” Mo Fan said.
”Is your fire really that powerful?” Liu Zhuo was a little disbelieving.
”How do you think we managed to come here? Captain, we shouldn't waste any more time. Even if the chance is slim, anything is better than waiting to die here!” Mo Fan said.
Liu Zhuo nodded in agreement.
The man was right, he could not afford to just wait here. Doing something that had the slightest chance of working was better than doing nothing.